Things You Can Tell by Looking at Him
08/01/08 5:20 PM
Is he a teddy bear or a jerk in disguise? Sneaky ways to figure him out!
Sure, you could ask your new guy a zillion questions about how he feels, thinks and acts. Guys just love serious chats about that kind of stuff. But if you'd rather avoid the whole "let's talk feelings" interrogation that never ever in a million years ends well (unless he's under hypnosis), we've got some super-stealthy ways to tell if he's a keeper. We introduce the man manual:
Paper or Plastic: If he whips out a credit card, he may be all about status. That craving could help him reach his uber-rich goals or send him spiraling into major debt. That's quite the game of roulette. If he always pays in cash? He's independent, but it may be hard to get him to settle down. Empty wallet ... well, need we say more?
Traffic Jam: If he's got a killer case of road rage, it's obvious that he's got issues with aggression. Translation: He'll go off on you just as quickly as he did on that poor old lady he was tailgating. On the flip side, if he lets the crazy-slow-driving, swerving granny cut in front him, he's a keeper. He'll be more patient with you, too!
The Friend Zone: If he's had the same group of friends since his days of playing with Hot Wheels in grade school, he's a loyal guy. The downside? He probably hates change, so you'll have to ease him into big relationship developments (like moving in with you). If he makes new friends everywhere you go -- dinner with your friends, office parties, the laundromat -- he's charming and good at adapting.
The Man and the Menu: If he orders steak and a baked potato, he's traditional and dependable. But he may also be predictable and a little ho-hum. But if your date goes for something exotic -- like the buffalo steak or the fried rattlesnake (creepy!) -- he's more adventurous and spontaneous.
Boxers or Briefs: Baggy boxers may not be snazzy, but it shows that he doesn't crave all the attention. So he'll put more effort into pleasing you. Is he rocking tightie-whities? Let's face it, he wants to show off his man goods. And he's got a self-centered streak that will have him more concerned with his needs than yours. (Annoying!) As for commando, well, that's an easy one. He's a free spirit!
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You and that Mr. Andrew look too Great together... maybe you all should have a social call....
Hello from England!
Tyra, you're my hero
i always watch your show online
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I love all the issues you bring to your show, especially about body image and accepting yourself.
Honestly, they've truely helped me in dealing with myself.
You are a great person and so beautiful!
Love, Megan
If he has dark circles around his eyes, he's on crack!
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Hey Tyra, I love your show! I watch it all the time. I am home schooled but still have guy problems like anyone else. One of my problems is I fell for this guy who seemed to be perfect for me, he has everything I wanted in a guy. Unfortunately he stopped liking me when another girl came into the picture. She's prettier than me and a little closer to his age, but I don't want to let him go. In a way I do want to let him go because it's clear that I've lost him, right now anyway, and I don't want to miss out on another guy coming along. Keep giving advice Tyra, God has given you so many special gifts and being able to to reach all ages of women and impact there lives is just one of them. I am 16 and you changed the way I look at a lot of things, including relationships.
Hey Tyra, im a major fan and love all your shows about being homeless to race. All these issues do exist and im happy that your putting them out there. Im 19 years old and i am aware of issues in this country and around the world. I hope you can do a show about "Immigration" there are also children and teens affected by the system and are here in the U.S but we neglect to see them. Americans get the wrong idea about immigration its not only mexicans that come here for something better but also people from the islands and europe. we want to go to school and work and forefill our dreams too. Their parents bring them here for the better but are left to struggle. wow i have so much to say to you and i really admire you and you are my role model. And i would really appreciate if you took my suggestion.
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- *fLiPpIe*
My guy is really sweet and kind. He pay for everything and wouln't let me spend a cent while I was in The Bronx to see him (he lives there and Im from Michigan so we rarely see each other) the long distance thing is working well and with everything I read above and have experinced with guys, he is a catch. I'm kind of tired of also hearing that cause we are a teenage couple that we are going to break up next week but we have been going strong for 5 months now. Will being apart from each other for so long and them me randomly moving in with him for like college zerstören (distroy) us?!? 'Cause living with someone is a total 180 than just visiting their house too, plus i'll be moving to a new state.
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please Tyra tell this many fifteen n below year olds to first get it together for their lives...i.e in terms of career and emotional maturity before they can start thinking about MEN...
you are a role model to many women and esp the young...just advice them to first achieve sth for themselves like you have done with your fab show...
instill some of that hard-earned wisdom into their inexperienced heads before they mess up...ok gal?
too much love.
Hi tyra i totally love your show and you have inspired so many young girls and helped them with their selfasteem isu and u have inspired me with my selfasteem because i always thougt that i am so ugly but i now know it about the inside not the out side that counts. Love Sonet from south africa
Tyra i love your show. you inspire women to be anything they want in life and have a positive attitude towards life. you rock and i love you
you are kak stupid and get new ideas for your show or maybe you should just stick to modeling.
OKI I DO GET WERE YOU R ALL CUMIN 4RM ITZ TRUE WHY DO YOU HAVE HELPPP YOU SHUD GO N TRY 2 INCOURGE UR MOM 2 MEET HIM =O DATZZ LYK AH BIG OMG!!!!!!
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My problem is that i want a nice and beautiful girl to make a happy home with, a nice girl who is intersted can email at; abo_cross_opp@yahoo.com
Azubuike
It's nice when you can keep a manual for things men can potentially be in the long run!!!Lol.... (Tyra)
Very insightful gir!One question though what about his phone? To what limit do you think you should have for his phone and his privicay?
Also if you dont" (not insecure, just curious!:)
what list of unique traits for a path to destruction would apply in this case??
From Yoooour #1 Fan
I have been with a guy for almost a year and we've ahd our ups and downs and I have tried to break things off, but he is too emotionally attached. I do love him, but is this going to be like this for as long as we are together?